 XP2 will be out today.... |
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 Aug 7 2004, 09:29 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 24-July 04 Member No.: 188  |
it seemed to be like the title....
 how will it be??? they said the Internet firewall is very good. ha.... how do u think of it??? 
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Aug 7 2004, 09:36 AM
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Member [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 2-August 04 Member No.: 477 |
ha....
 I read that in the SP2 they modified/improved(mah) many things, and they added a "Security Center", an application that connects to microsoft for "security" pusposes... HMMMMMMMM this smells VERY bad (is this a Palladium preview?) |
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 Aug 7 2004, 11:00 AM
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Core2Q-QX6800 Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 1,093 Joined: 3-August 04 From: Nigeria Member No.: 569 |
wow i think it will be great with all those features. it will increse the usability. ad it will be more user friendly too..
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Aug 7 2004, 11:59 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 19-July 04 Member No.: 140 |
I don't get it why Microsoft makes a big deal out of a "patch" or "service pack", it only underscores the fact that their products are indeed major security risks for consumers. Also, for all the hype to this XP2, I wouldn't be surprised if new security loopholes crop up in the next few weeks.
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Aug 7 2004, 01:11 PM
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Member [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 31-July 04 Member No.: 380 |
I really don't want to upgrade, but then there will be updates to the updates and updates to those updates.
Sounds like I better upgrade. |
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Aug 8 2004, 04:56 PM
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 423 Joined: 13-July 04 Member No.: 87 |
I am running the beta version of 'XP2'. The correct name is SP2. Its not really a big deal. The most significant change is the 'Security Centre'. It dosn't really do much. It just tells you if you have a firewall or anti-virus installed on your com. It also encourages you to activate the in-built Windows Firewall.
Anywa,y I disabled the firewall.....its not really that good. You need alot of manual configurations. You probably would be better of with Zone Alarm free version. o ya...lastly, beware...YOU HAVE TO RE-ACTIVATE WINDOWS AFTER INSTALLING SP2!! PIRATES BEWARE!!Haha, anyway mine is...*ahem ahem* too. |
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 Aug 8 2004, 05:11 PM
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 227 Joined: 4-August 04 From: Serbia!!!! Member No.: 652 |
i heard that sp2 is going to be FREE!
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Aug 8 2004, 06:24 PM
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Privileged Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 30-July 04 Member No.: 246 |
Since when have you had to pay for service packs?
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Aug 8 2004, 07:33 PM
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Proud to be hosted Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 11-July 04 From: NL Member No.: 75 |
Usely you pay for the program iotself, updates are free right? Or doesnt Microsoft think they are rich enough?
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Aug 8 2004, 08:23 PM
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 227 Joined: 4-August 04 From: Serbia!!!! Member No.: 652 |